Biomedical Scientist, Biochemistry - Ross Hall Hospital

NHS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland seeks an experienced Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry. Responsibilities include running clinical laboratory sections and maintaining high quality standards. Candidates must be HCPC registered, possess an IBMS Accredited BSc, and demonstrate proficiency in relevant laboratory techniques. This full-time role offers a salary between £27,000 to £32,000 annually and requires effective teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Annual performance-related salary review

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick Pay Entitlement

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist.
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme, e.g., IBMS.
• Proficiency in pathology techniques appropriate to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily running of laboratory sections.
• Maintain high professional and technical standards.
• Perform various laboratory tests accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc (hons)

Biomedical Science or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment relevant to specialty

Job description

Biomedical Scientist, Biochemistry - Ross Hall Hospital

An opportunity exists for a Full Time experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist who will be responsible for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced biomedical scientist with good technical skills, excellent communication skills and high quality standards to be part of an energetic, highly motivated and dynamic team to provide an efficient and effective service to our patients.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a team responsible for the day to day running of the Clinical Biochemistry/Haematology and BT sections and provide a service of the highest standard to our service users. The department has state of the art Roche automation and has an impressive portfolio of routine testing. The site works closely with our specialist hub laboratories located at Manchester and the Halo to deliver a high-quality service leading to enhanced patient care.

The Laboratory is responsible for servicing the Biochemistry, Haematology, BT and Microbiology pathology needs for Ross Hall Hospital, Kings Park hospital in Stirling and the Braehead Clinic. We are UKAS accredited and a recognised HCPC / IBMS training laboratory for both registration and specialist portfolios.

You will be working 37.5 hrs per week on a shift pattern which includes early, late and on call including weekends on a rotational basis.

About us

At TDL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:

• Training and development opportunities including the funding of Undergraduate and Masters Degrees and IBMS Specialist Portfolios for Biomedical Scientists
• Annual performance related salary review
• No banding restrictions: As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling
• Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms
• Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
• Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
• Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
• Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
• Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
• Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service
• Competitive annual leave allowance 28 days annual leave
• Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week

Job responsibilities

To assist with the daily running of the sections to which you have been assigned in the laboratory providing a multidisciplinary service to all users. To provide general support in other disciplines of the laboratory including On-Call

To maintain the highest professional and technical standards in the department.

Main Duties:

• To maintain the highest standards of quality within the department at all times. To undertake such work as you are assigned in a careful and efficient way and in compliance with current regulatory standards, regulatory requirements, the TDL Quality Management System. To follow local procedures (SOPs) and to maintain technical competence in all sections.
• To perform Haematology, Coagulation and other related tests accurately and efficiently.
• To perform Blood Transfusion tests and procedures accurately and efficiently.
• To perform Biochemistry, Immunoassay tests and other related tests accurately and efficiently.
• To maintain Blood Transfusion stock levels and records and monitor usage to ensure efficient use.
• To undertake general housekeeping including stock and waste management.
• To prepare, store and use reagents and dispose of reagents as according to COSHH, using departmental resources efficiently.
• To replace stocks of consumables and reagents when required and monitor minimum stock levels.
• Undertake routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment and benches.
• To handle, use and dispose of blood (and other body fluids or tissues) and hazardous chemicals in a safe manner as according to COSHH.
• To use the Laboratory information system as according to local procedures (SOPs). To maintain the integrity and accuracy of laboratory databases.

Registering specimens in the laboratory information management system (LIMS) and preparing samples for analysis and/or presentation to analysers, assigning laboratory numbers and carrying out clerical and technical tasks in accordance with sample handling procedures.

• To maintain equipment including start-up and shut-down procedures, running controls and calibration, as well as ensuring equipment is functioning correctly prior to analysis, to achieve the optimum instrument performance and maintain a clean and safe working environment
• To carry out troubleshooting procedures when required and informing the senior BMS of situations requiring further action.
• To perform manual, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations.

To evaluate results for credibility and inform the Consultant Pathologist and/or the requesting clinician of any notifiable abnormalities.

• To enter and authorise results onto the LIMS system
• To answer and deal with telephone enquiries in a professional manner, providing information within defined protocols, recognising own professional boundaries.
• To follow the procedure for the incomplete lists for all relevant section(s).
• To adhere to flexible working arrangements within the department. In addition, you will be expected to participate in extended shift duties which include evening, night, weekend and Bank Holidays duties as required by Management.

To be aware of current advances and appraise new techniques.

To rotate through laboratory on a regular basis spending at least one month at each workstation (wherever possible) to maintain multidisciplinary skills for On-Call.

Take an active role in the referral of samples to third party laboratories.

Take an active role in the delivery of results including postal reports.

Adhere to revenue capture procedures for each patient request.

Ensure colleagues are informed of sectional changes, especially relating to On-call.

Assist in other sections when required.

Participate in a multi-disciplinary On-call rota.

Provide input to maintaining policies and procedures, review and update as required.

Comply with Health and Safety legislation and be aware of the responsibilities of the employee in this context.

Participate in annual joint review.

Person Specification

Experience

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline

Qualifications

• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Accredited BSc (hons)
• Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS

Skills and Abilities

• Good organisational skills.
• Work accurately, neatly and efficiently.
• Attention to detail is very important.
• Work as part of a team.
• Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Work on own initiative
• Communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in English - both verbally and in writing.
• Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty
• Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System.

Personal Qualities

• Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Well presented and will abide by dress codes
• Demonstrate professionalism and a customer-focused attitude
• Calm under pressure
• Punctual and reliable
• Helpful, friendly and polite
• Flexible and adaptable
• Committed to the corporate quality objectives
• Commercially aware

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£27,000 to £32,000 a yearInclusive of HCAS